Dr. Kenny’s use of her own story and those of her patients reveal her to be a physician who weaves medical knowledge, the range of human emotion and spirituality into an almost “how-to” manual that gives comfort to both the living and the dying.
Denise D. Sanady, LCSW
It’s going to be hard.
But this book can help.
Each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the United States.
As stunning as that figure is, countless family members and caregivers are also affected by each diagnosis. Families are faced with the need to make vital end-of-life decisions about medical treatment, legal and financial matters, and living situations for those who no longer can; no one is prepared for this process. And many caregivers grapple with sadness, confusion, guilt, anger, and physical and mental exhaustion as dementia enters its final stage.
In Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia, Dr. Anne Kenny, a skilled palliative care physician, describes how to navigate the difficult journey of late-stage dementia with sensitivity, compassion, and common sense.
Combining her personal experience caring for a mother with dementia with her medical expertise in both dementia and end-of-life care, Dr. Kenny helps the reader prepare for a family member’s death while managing their own emotional health.